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Southwest Baptist University

Bolivar, Missouri · Private Non-Profit

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$38,855

Acceptance Rate

100%

Graduation Rate

47%

Annual Tuition

$28,320

At a Glance

Total Students

1,339

Retention Rate

66%

Faculty Ratio

10

Financial Aid

47%

Median Debt

$20,957

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Private Non-Profit

Institution Overview

Southwest Baptist University is a private, non-profit institution with 1,339 students. The university has a very high acceptance rate of 99.7%. The retention rate is 66.4%, and the graduation rate is 47.3%. The in-state tuition is $28,320, and 47.1% of students receive financial aid.

Graduates' earnings vary over time. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $43,499. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $38,855. Ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $43,112. The median debt for students is $20,957.

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Earning Projection Over Time

$43k

1 YEAR

$39k

5 YEARS

$43k

10 YEARS

Top 75% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Southwest Baptist University alumni earn a median of $43,499. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease to $38,855, before increasing to $43,112 ten years after graduation. The median debt for graduates is $20,957. Approximately 47% of students receive financial aid.

Southwest Baptist University has a 99.7% acceptance rate. The graduation rate is 47.3%, and the retention rate is 66.4%. The in-state tuition cost is $28,320. The total student population is 1,339.

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Campus Location

Bolivar, Missouri

Bolivar, MO 65613-2596

Southwest Baptist University is located in Bolivar, Missouri. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Southwest Baptist University has an acceptance rate of 99.7%.